PROVOKE

In order to innovate we need to disrupt. ProVoke discusses the necessity of disruption and the obstacles to innovation by taking the reader through the 5 stages of resistance to disruption. Each stage is carefully analyzed and the reader is guided through how to overcome the resistances in a productive way. Within companies Cultures of Disruption and Innovation are created as a result of working through the resistances, helping companies innovate at a much higher rate. ProVoke discusses the Ecosystem of Disruption, explaining how employees are the key enablers of innovation in corporations. To effectively disrupt and innovate, the key is to unleash the unstoppable innovative talent of millions of employees in enterprises. Imagine the possibilities!

THE INVERSION FACTOR

We explore and explain why and how companies need to move away from a “product first” mindset to pursuing innovation based on ‘customer need’. We call this process- Inversion. We chart the evolution of IoT from the current state to the future ‘Immersion of Things’, and help enterprises navigate these waters. Infused with examples and case studies we help companies of all sizes learn how to Invert their companies. The critical triad of Innovation, Technology and Culture is analyzed and we explain that in order to succeed, all three need to succeed at the same time. Without Inversion companies cannot survive in the future hyper connected world.

HOT TOPICS

Front and center in my mind right now is AI & ML and the Enterprise. With the emerging hyper-connected world and billions of devices, AI will be a key player in enterprises. The question is: What is the mindful way to deploy AI in enterprises? I believe there are 6 key factors impacting AI in enterprises.

BOOK AS SPEAKER

My speaking engagements quickly turn into collaboration and brainstorming sessions. Not only are the topics of AI, Machine Learning, Cognitive, IoT, Big Data, Hyper-connected-world, security, culture and such are extremely important topics, but, they are collaborative by nature. Let’s start the dialog then quickly brainstorm and collaborate together.

COLLABORATION

Collaborating closely with enterprises is a great joy. Not only brainstorming to set the vision for their innovation future, but also to look at what their new products/offerings will look like. Topics range from AI, Machine Learning, IoT, Cognitive, the what/how of cultural changes & more. Out-of-the-box, non-fearful thinking is essential.

July 24, 2017

It is due to the confluence of six factors: 1. Mega Data 2. Compute Availability 3. Focused AI 4. Need For Speed 5. Play or become obsolete 6. Culture of Agility There has never been a more exciting time for artificial intelligence in enterprises. In working with enterprises of various sizes in different verticals across…

July 3, 2017

Every day in tech discussions, someone will mention that they are so thrilled to have AI running in their homes. When excitedly I inquire what they mean, the response is always the same: Alexa of course! Wrong. Basic ground rules: 1. At this time Alexa (voice) provided by the Echo hardware is a conversation layer…

June 9, 2017

Regarding this article: IBM tells thousands of remote employees to come back to office or find new jobs No question that to build and sustain a winning corporate culture, it is better if people have face to face interactions. However, the company has the responsibility to: 1. Explain and justify the radical change in decision…

May 28, 2017

This week as we all watch Game 1 of the playoffs between the Cavs and GSW, one thing is certain: We will be watching LeBron and Curry make magic. In sports like in business, it is all about HOW you lead, set the pace, lead by example and make the impossible become possible. Yes, these…

May 12, 2017

Data Science is not AI and it is not Machine Learning: Here is what I am thinking about AI and the enterprise: 1. Almost on a daily basis I am meeting with, reached out by and running into companies that are calling themselves AI and Machine Learning companies. Almost none are . Almost all are…

May 3, 2017

Delighted to share The Inversion Factor with you. The Inversion Factor discusses the emerging architecture of IoT, the specific nuances and the evolution of a ‘Needs-First’ vs a ‘Product-First’ mentality/architecture & economy in the emerging Hyper Connected World. We have included in depth and never-available-before case studies and we explain/discuss the emerging architecture of IoT…